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Monroe County leaders split on letter to state lawmakers over funding for new jail

Monroe County leaders split on letter to state lawmakers over funding for new jail

After an hour of discussion Tuesday night, Monroe County councilors and commissioners did not have a clear path forward for asking state legislators for changes to Indiana tax law that might help them finance the planned new jail. A draft letter was not put to a vote.

Bloomington RDC wants environmental sign-off before $1.7M street project starts for Hopewell neighborhood

Bloomington RDC wants environmental sign-off before $1.7M street project starts for Hopewell neighborhood

The city of Bloomington’s effort to redevelop the Hopewell neighborhood took another step forward on Monday night. Getting approval from the city’s redevelopment commission at its regular meeting was a $1.7 million contract with Crider & Crider, Inc. to start a street construction project.

Drinking water notebook: Bloomington says water color issues are aesthetic, caused by minerals; plans flushing

Drinking water notebook: Bloomington says water color issues are aesthetic, caused by minerals; plans flushing

Some complaints logged in Bloomington’s uReport system over the weekend describe Bloomington’s drinking water as yellow or brown. A response from CBU indicates that the issues are aesthetic, due to naturally occurring substances, and that the water is safe.

Infrastructure notebook: 3rd Street sidewalk fencing slated for repair, material backordered

Infrastructure notebook: 3rd Street sidewalk fencing slated for repair, material backordered

The sidewalk on the north side of 3rd Street running from Walnut Street up to the B-Line Trail is closed due to the failure of a railing. On Tuesday, public works director Adam Wason told the board of public works: “We are doing everything we can possibly do to try to get that sidewalk open.”

Judge rejects Monroe County sheriff’s motion to dismiss AG’s lawsuit over immigration enforcement

Judge rejects Monroe County sheriff’s motion to dismiss AG’s lawsuit over immigration enforcement

After a ruling against Monroe County sheriff Ruben Marté, Indiana attorney general (AG) Todd Rokita’s lawsuit against the sheriff is still pending. Special judge Lucas Rudisill denied Marté’s motion to dismiss the AG’s lawsuit over the sheriff’s local policy on enforcement of immigration laws.

Bloomington OKs $209K contract to study Rogers Street corridor, part of safe streets effort

Bloomington OKs $209K contract to study Rogers Street corridor, part of safe streets effort

Now set for closer study is the Rogers Street corridor, stretching 4.5-miles from Bloomington’s southern boundary to the SR 45/46 bypass. Approved on Tuesday night by Bloomington’s board of public works was a consulting contract with Toole Design Group worth $209,221.

Bloomington rejects 2 Hopewell bids, sets new course ‘democratizing neighborhood development’

Bloomington rejects 2 Hopewell bids, sets new course ‘democratizing neighborhood development’

At a meeting on Monday, Flintlock LAB was authorized by Bloomington's RDC to start a new process as an alternative to the city’s redevelopment efforts up to now for the former IU Health hospital site. The two responses to the city's public offering of the land were formally rejected by the RDC.